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THE LITTLE GYM Amsterdam

​Boyana Dragomir

Gym Director

Your favourite The Little Gym story?

- Among my favorite moments at The Little Gym are the times when kids engage in imaginative play. It has always been humbling for me to see the great imaginative power that kids possess, turning the bars into trees and the beam into a bridge over a roaring river. Once, during one of the classes for 3-4 year olds we agreed that the magic word “Cucumber” will be our signal to start an activity. Kids were asked to first listen carefully for the instructions and then on the signal “1-2-3-Cucumber” they can start and play! It was a great class. Kids went with the flow, completely engaged into their activity. After the class was over, one of the little girls approached my colleague at the reception asking for a sheet of paper. My colleague handed her one. Then the little girl’s mom turned to her and asked: “Now, what are you going to say…?” The kid looked back at her mom baffled. Her mom came to her rescue “Come on… the magic word?” Suddenly the little girl’s face lit in a smile and she shouted out proud: “Cucumber!” We all laughed

How did you get interested in sports?- Since I was young I have always been very active. From dancing and martial arts to skiing and sport shooting, I have always been involved in a wide variety of activities. However, once it got to serious training I would soon be bored and quit. The repetitiveness of the exercises, doing one and the same thing over and over again would kill all the fun for me. I guess this is what I love at The Little Gym – every class is different and it is never boring.

What ​do you love to do in your free time?- I read a lot. Spend time with friends and my family. Travel to new places.

​What can't you live without? ​- Adventure.

Where ​have you lived?- I am a native Bulgarian. I was born and grew-up in Sofia. I have moved to Bucharest at the age of 25 when I met my husband and Romania has been my second home ever since.

​Bianca-Maria Becze

Program Director

Your favourite The Little Gym story?

- My favorite story is about every child who discovers our program. I like to see their growth and development during the time spent with us. When I see the Funny Bugs or Giggle Worms, I'm amazed at the progress they have made since their first class at The Little Gym.

How did you get interested in sports?- I have been doing sports since I know myself. My mother and gave me the love for sport. Like her, I did gymnastics, and then I started to teach what I knew the best.

What ​do you love to do in your free time?- I love pets, and more then that, I love to spend time with my cat. I like to admire nature, the sky and I like long walks.

​What can't you live without? ​- I can't imagine myself living without the memories gymnastics gave me till now.

Where ​have you lived?- Untill the age of 14 years I lived in my home town, Petrila. Then, I lived for a short period in Deva, Constanta, and for the last 6 years I have been living in Bucharest.

​Alexandra Mihai

Instructor

Your favourite The Little Gym story?

- I will never forget this special moment, when I came back from a two-week vacation and a little girl from my Super Beasts class gave me a hug. I love the family spirit and the friendly atmosphere at The Little Gym.

How did you get interested in sports?- Since I was little I was doing cartwheels and rolls around the house, and my parents, much against their will, had to enroll me in gymnastics classes at the age of 11 years.

What ​do you love to do in your free time?- In my free time I like to travel. In the past few years I’ve been combining my passion for gymnatics and travel attending several big gymnastics competitions in Europe. I also enjoy reading and cooking.

​What can't you live without? ​- I can’t live without my friends and family. Likewise, without books, music and apples ☺

Where ​have you lived?- For most of my life I’ve lived in my hometown, Craiova. After graduating highschool, I moved to Bucharest to study at the National University of Physical Education and Sports. As a student I have spent two summers in the USA.

​Sergiu-Catalin Ionita

Instructor

Your favourite The Little Gym story?

- Once during a Funny Bugs class a 3-year old boy came to me, told me that he loves doing gymnastics with me, hug me tight and wouldn’t let go for several seconds. I don’t think I will ever forget this precious moment.

How did you get interested in sports?- As early as the age of 5 my parents encouraged me to practice gymnastics. I have been a professional gymnast for over 15 years and during that time I have won numerous national and international competitions. This is what made me wish at the end of my sports career dedicate myself to teaching other children.

What ​do you love to do in your free time?- In my free time I like swimming, working out in the gym or watching movies. When the weather permits, I like mountain-climbing.

​What can't you live without? ​- I can’t live without music. My headset is part of my daily equipment. Music motivates me in the morning and helps me relax at the end of the day.

Where ​have you lived?- I have been living in Bucharest since I was born.

​Anca-Maria Beuceanu

Instructor

Your favourite The Little Gym story?

- My most precious memory linked to The Little Gym is when at the end of a Super Beasts class all parents and children sang Happy Birthday to me. This was the best birthday surprise I have received!

How did you get interested in sports?- I became interested in sports the moment I realized its importance in our daily lives and its benefits for our health.

What ​do you love to do in your free time?- It depends on my state of mind. At times I prefer to relax in nature, while in other to travel or go for a walk in the mountains.

​What can't you live without? ​- I can’t live without my family and friends. I can’t live without love.

Where ​have you lived?- I have always lived in Bucharest and I would never change this. Still, I like to travel and visit places.